Congress passed a law setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of June 12, 2009. While some television stations will complete the transition prior to this date, all remaining full-powered analog stations will complete the transition to digital broadcasting by June 12, 2009. Analog TVs receiving over-the-air programming will still work after that date, but owners of these TVs will need to buy converter boxes to change digital broadcasts into analog format. Converter boxes will be available from consumer electronic products retailers at that time. Cable and satellite subscribers with analog TVs should contact their service providers about obtaining converter boxes for the DTV transition.
This is a very exciting time for consumers, manufacturers and broadcasters. But, there are still some questions as we approach this date. CE.org/hdtv is your one-stop resource for information, numbers, education and updates. Click on the links below to learn the ins-and-outs of this breathtaking new era in TV!
In May 2007, CEA mailed a packet of information regarding the digital television (DTV) transition to all members of Congress. Electronic versions of these documents are available below:
